University of Venda (UNIVEN) Late Applications Link 2026

The University of Venda (UNIVEN) is a public university in Thohoyandou, Limpopo, South Africa. 

It offers a wide range of undergraduate, postgraduate, and research qualifications. 

Each year, students apply through the university’s online system for the next academic year’s intake. 

Some applicants miss the initial application deadline and then search for a late applications link for 2026. 

It is important to understand UNIVEN’s official application timeline and policy on late submissions so you know your options.

What were the official UNIVEN application dates for 2026?

For the 2026 academic year, UNIVEN’s applications opened on 1 April 2025. 

All applicants; undergraduate, postgraduate, South African, and international, had to apply online through the UNIVEN application portal.

The official published closing date for applications was 26 September 2025. This was the final deadline for submitting online applications for most qualifications.

If you did not apply by this date, the standard application period has closed and you could not submit a regular application for the 2026 intake.

Does UNIVEN offer late applications for 2026?

Officially, UNIVEN’s main application period ended on 26 September 2025 and the portal closed. 

There is no separate late applications link listed on the official website for the 2026 admission cycle.

However, in some years, depending on space availability after selections, the university may open a late application period in January 2026 for limited programmes that still have places. 

Several trusted admissions guides report that a late application window was expected from about 16 January to 31 January 2026 for selected courses with remaining space.

This late window is not guaranteed and depends on capacity. 

Not all programmes are open, and meeting minimum requirements does not guarantee admission in the late cycle.

Because UNIVEN does not publish a dedicated late link separately, applicants must use the official UNIVEN online application portal whenever any late period is active and follow the official instructions.

What is the official UNIVEN application link?

All applications are submitted online through UNIVEN’s official application system on the university’s website.

You must create an account with your South African ID number (or passport number if international), email address, and a 5-digit PIN to begin and save your application.

How to apply online to UNIVEN

To apply for admission at UNIVEN:

1. Visit www.univen.ac.za and click on Apply for Admission.
2. Register an account with your email and ID/passport number.
3. Complete the online form with personal, contact, and academic details.
4. Upload certified copies of your ID or passport, Grade 11 or Grade 12 results, or matric certificate.
5. Submit your application before the deadline.

If a late application period opens (e.g., January 2026), the same portal is used, and the system will show whether space is still available in selected programmes.

What if I missed the UNIVEN deadline?

If you missed the official 26 September 2025 application deadline:

1. Standard applications for 2026 are closed. You cannot submit a regular application through the portal for that intake.
2. Check if a late application window is active. If UNIVEN opens a late application period (for example, in January 2026 for programmes with space), you can apply through the same official portal.
3. Early application in the next cycle (2027) is strongly advised if no late window is available. The general application period typically opens around April 2026.
4. Consider alternatives such as other universities with late or rolling admissions if you need study options for 2026.

How to check your application status

After submitting your application before the deadline or during a late window, you can track its status online:

• Log into the UNIVEN application portal and view your status using your student number and PIN.
• UNIVEN may also communicate offers and next steps by email or SMS.

Official University of Venda contact information

UNIVEN – Admissions and Enquiries

Undergraduate Admissions (Faculty-based):

1. Mulidzi Fhatuwani — +27 15 962 8959 — Fhatuwani.mulidzi@univen.ac.za
2. Muthevhuli Alvinah — +27 15 962 8953 — stella.mmbobo@univen.ac.za
3. Thizwilondi Nefale — +27 15 962 8974 — Thizwilondi.nefale@univen.ac.za
4. Makhavhu Phathutshedzo — +27 15 962 9305 — phathutshedzo.makhavhu@univen.ac.za

General Admissions and Registrar:

1. Email: undergraduateadmission1@univen.ac.za / undergraduateadmission2@univen.ac.za / undergraduateadmission3@univen.ac.za
2. Postgraduate Admissions: postgraduate.admission@univen.ac.za — +27 15 962 8882
3. International Admissions: international.admissions@univen.ac.za — +27 15 962 9347 / 9348
4. Postal Address: Private Bag X5050, Thohoyandou, Limpopo, 0950, South Africa
5. Official Website: www.univen.ac.za

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